How To Fix GEF_CUST_MSG011 - Entry could not be saved because the Parent ID is not specified.

GEF_CUST_MSG011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GEF_CUST_MSG - Message class for GEF customizing

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Entry could not be saved because the Parent ID is not specified.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GEF_CUST_MSG011 - Entry could not be saved because the Parent ID is not specified. ?

  The SAP error message GEF_CUST_MSG011 indicates that an entry could not be saved because the Parent ID is not specified. This error typically occurs in the context of customizing or configuring certain objects in SAP, such as when working with hierarchical data structures or when trying to create a new entry that requires a reference to a parent object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Parent ID: The most common cause of this error is that the system expects a Parent ID to be specified for the entry you are trying to save, but it is either missing or not correctly populated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the object you are trying to create or modify may not be set up correctly, leading to the requirement for a Parent ID that is not being met.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, such as not selecting a parent object or incorrectly